Look no further for a reason to spend a few days in Las Vegas than the annual SEMA show. Whereas the indoor show area is only open to members of the auto industry, the outdoor area is open to the public and provides an exceptional experience for lovers of all things custom. This year, trucks were back and better than ever. From 2011 Super Duty trucks lifted sky-high, to Raptors with the latest in off-road technology, and of course, the lowest trucks on the planet taking center stage, SEMA left all of us truck guys excited about 2012.

Truckin' had a special display area right in front of Central Hall with 20 trucks from all over the country representing the best of the lifted and lowered worlds. With nine more trucks scattered throughout the show, your favorite truck magazine showed the world what it's like to roll deep.

Insane Kustoms, Lucky Luciano Paint, and LMC Truck rolled in style thanks to this former cover truck with a new body style GMC clip, fresh flames, and 26-inch Raceline wheels.

Insane Kustoms, Lucky Luciano Paint, and LMC Truck rolled in style thanks to this former c

Project New Guy made its debut at SEMA and will be an ongoing buildup in 2012. Don’t miss the detailed how-to stories.

Project New Guy made its debut at SEMA and will be an ongoing buildup in 2012. Don’t miss

Former Truckin’ staff member and all-around great guy, Courtney Hallowell’s tribute truck was on display as a rolling memorial to the custom truck enthusiast.

Former Truckin’ staff member and all-around great guy, Courtney Hallowell’s tribute truck

As seen here first in last month’s Busted Knuckles, Bill Carlton’s “Turban” was dropping jaws all week long. With a laundry list of body mods and tucking 28-inch Giovanna wheels with Pirelli tires, the two-door Tahoe looked right at home amongst the luxury cars surrounding it.

As seen here first in last month’s Busted Knuckles, Bill Carlton’s “Turban” was dropping j